NPR is dedicating a week to discuss solutions for living on a hotter planet, focusing on climate change's impact on housing. The personal story of Steve Papola illustrates the challenges faced by homeowners after extreme weather events like hurricanes. After suffering significant damage from Hurricane Helene, he is focused on rebuilding his home with better flood defenses, reflecting the pressing realities of climate change as more people now live in flood-prone areas. This article aims to provide tips on how to harden homes against future flooding risks, emphasizing awareness of ongoing climate challenges.
You might be wondering what you can do to prepare your home for potential floodwaters. We can learn a lot from recent hurricane flood victims, like Papola, who are rebuilding with flooding and climate change in mind.
Increased precipitation is leading to freshwater flooding, whether it's old stormwater infrastructure backing up, to rivers and lakes cresting, to accumulated rainfall.
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